This manual is designed for the use of CanDo HD Pro Tab diagnostic
tool and cannot be copied or stored in any form (electronic, mechanical,
photocopying,recording or otherwise) without prior written
permission being secured by CanDo International, Inc.
This manual is intended for professional vehicle repair technicians and
provides the operation methods for using CANDO products. CanDo
International, Inc. accepts no responsibility for the consequences
caused by abusing the operation methods on other equipment.
CanDo International, Inc. shall not undertake any responsibility for
accidents caused by the user personally or other people, costs and
expenses due to equipment damages and equipment loss that are
caused by the user’s abuses, misuses, arbitrary changes, repairs, or
operations of the equipment not in accordance with the manual
requirements. This manual is written in accordance with the existing
configuration and functions of the product, it’s subject to change
without notice if the product adds new configuration and functions.
CanDo International, Inc. has registered the CANDO trademark in
America. The company declares that the ownership of the registered
trademark, service mark, domain name, logo, and company name in
countries which they have not yet been registered belongs to CanDo
International, Inc.. The other products and their company name
trademarks mentioned in this manual belong to the original registered
company. The trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos, and
company names of CanDo International, Inc. or other companies
mentioned may not be used without prior written permission of the
owner.
Registered Trademark
CanDo International, Inc. has registered the trademark in America and
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several countries overseas. The company declares that the ownership of
the registered trademark, service mark, domain name, logo, and company
name in countries which they have not yet been registered belongs to
CanDo International, Inc.. The other products and their company name
trademarks mentioned in this manual belong to the original registered
company. The trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos, and
company names of CanDo International, Inc. or other companies
mentioned may not be used without prior written permission of the owner.
CANDO Product Manual Instructions
Please read this manual carefully before using the CANDO product.
This manual is written in accordance with the existing configuration
and functions of product and it’s subject to change without notice if
the product adds new configuration and functions. The new version of
the manual can be downloaded from CANDO official website, please
pay attention to "Note", "Remark" and "Instruction" in the manual to
make sure the safe and correct use.
CanDo HD Pro Tab diagnostic tool is developed and promoted with
emphasis by CanDo International, Inc. Co., Ltd. Its comprehensive auto
diagnosis equipment on diesel electric control system detection are
applicable to large, medium and small repair enterprises, training
institutions, automakers, maintenance station and many more.
The product software configuration is all-round with complete vehicle
model data and materials. It fully meets the strict requirements in
diagnosis of customers. The software covers almost vehicle model data,
and provides strong repair material and help system that allows users to
deal with problems in practical work easily and quickly so as to improve
work efficiency and technical level.
The appearance design is luxury and comfortable with the large TFT
touch screen for operations.Mode setup function for multi working
conditions satisfies the working demands in different circumstances.
Adopting flexible drive technology, CanDo HD Pro Tab diagnostic tool with
good scalability fully meets requirements of various communication bus
tests for current automobile electronic control systems.
1.2 Product Features
All CanDo HD Pro Tab diagnostic tool core hardware adopts the
international advanced modular design concept, with high speed and
stabilization, accurate data acquisition and other excellent performances. It
also has the ability to resist high and low temperature difference.
CanDo HD Pro Tab diagnostic tool adopts the open structure design in
the program framework. Its independent operation system allows the
system software and diagnostic software to upgrade more conveniently.
Working power supply is from the automotive batteries, which is
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widely adapted to the voltage changes between 9~27V. The internal power
supply uses the design of isolated power supply with the efficient
protection of machine from damages when automobile voltage is abnormal.
CanDo HD Pro Tab diagnostic tool has good scalability and the
communication interface adopts the flexible drive circuit. It not only meets
requirements of tests for current automotive bus, but also satisfies bus
automotive tests that may appear in the future. It has built-in high/low
speed CAN-BUS and satisfies electronic systems which adopt bus with
Can-Bus protocol, and it only needs one diagnostic connector to perform
the fault diagnosis on all automobiles that are equipped with CAN-BUS. It
also fully supports all OBD-II protocols.
With a USB port to connect the printer, CanDo HD Pro Tab diagnostic
tool host is convenient for the maintenance staff to record data and save
fault codes and other important information during the automobile fault
diagnosis.
The CanDo HD Pro Tab diagnostic tool host screen is the general
international standard LCD TFT industrial touch screen. It has features
such as the characters are clear in the strong sunshine, the touch-keys are
accurate, the interface is broad and the screen’s compressive strength is
high and many other advantages. Its working stability is also
advantageously guaranteed while using it in bad environments.
The CanDo HD Pro Tab diagnostic tool provides various versions and
languages in order to adapt to the use in different countries and districts.
1.3Service and Maintenance
1.3.1 Storage Environment
1) Please store in a flat, dry place with suitable temperature when it’s not
in use.
2) Please do not put in direct sunlight or places near heating devices.
3) Please do not place in the range of the magnetic field.
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4) Please do not put it in places with smoke, water or oil.
5) Please do not put it in places where is dusty, humid and high
temperature or easily to be shaken.
6) When the host is dirty, please turn off the power supply immediately,
and then wipe the housing case with a soft wet cloth.
7) Please regularly run the diagnostic tool host to protect it from damp
when it is not in use for extended periods.
1.3.2 Host Protection
1)Please handle the host with care as possible as you can to avoid
impacts.
2)When connecting the test cable and the automobile for diagnosis,
please plug carefully. And tighten the fastening screw when it’s in use
in order to protect the interface from being damaged in the process of
movement, please first loosen the screw after use and then unplug the
main testing cable to avoid that the diagnosis interface gets damaged.
3)After using the instrument, put the test cable, connectors and other
accessories back to the assembly case to avoid missing.
1.3.3 Screen Maintenance
1) The screen surface will absorb dust due to the static electricity. It’s
recommended to purchase the LCD special cleaning cloth to clean the
host screen and wipe it gently.
2) Do not wipe the dust with your fingers to avoid leaving fingerprints. Do
not use chemical cleaners to wipe the screen.
3) Please do not place the product near electric equipment that generates
electromagnetic wave interferences so as not to affect the display.
4) Please do not expose the screen in direct sunshine or ultraviolet
lighting for long time so as not to affect the life of the screen.
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1.3.4 Precautions
1) It’s prohibited to frequently turn on/off the host, suddenly turn off the
power supply, and to provide unstable power supply or artificial
abnormal power supply.
2) If it’s not in use, please unplug the power supply connector to protect
the electrical components from aging when electrifying for long time.
3) Avoid using this product in an environment with air which has volatile
alkali chemical, so as to avoid host hardware corrosion.
4) Never clean the product with chemical solvent reagents like banana
water, engine cleaning agents, gasoline etc.
5) Do not put anything on the screen. To avoid any damage, please don’t
place objects on the screen.
6) Periodically start the CanDo main unit if not operated for a long time in
order to avoid moisture accumulation.
1.4 Automobile Inspection Notes
Please perform operations according to automobile repair industry
safety rules. Special attention should be paid to influences and damages
caused by acid and alkali, poison gas, high pressure and other
environmental factors.
There is sulfuric acid in the automobile battery. The sulfuric acid is
corrosive to the skin so please avoid direct contacts with the battery when
operating the product, especially do not splash it into eyes, and please keep
kindling materials far away.
There are various kinds of toxic compounds in the engine exhaust gas,
please do not breathe in the exhaust gas, please park the vehicle in
well-ventilated places during operations.
The temperature is relatively high when the engine drives, please do
not touch the water tank or exhaust pipe or other high-temperature
components.
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Please apply the handbrake before starting the engine, put the shift
lever in the neutral gear (manual transmission) or P gear position
(automatic transmission) to avoid traffic accidents when starting the
engine.
Please apply the parking brake before performing the vehicle
maintenance. The transmission is engaged into the neutral gear or P gear
and to lower the driver’s side window glass.
If the engine can be started, please first warm up the vehicle to the
normal temperature (the water temperature is about 80 ℃), and turn off
auxiliary electronic equipments (e.g. A/C, light and audio).
Please find the diagnostic socket on the vehicle, check and confirm
that the diagnostic socket cable is in good condition, and then connect the
host to diagnose. Otherwise please do not perform the test in order to
protect the host from damages, or you can use the multimeter to measure
the diagnostic socket voltage if it is necessary.
1.5Product Help
The CanDo HD Pro Tab diagnostic tool maintenance is simple and
convenient, and support services go with the host. Our marketing networks
all around the country could provide the most convenient and fastest
services in all aspects of purchase, use, upgrade and maintenance.
CanDo International, Inc. also provides online help function for users. If you
want to learn our latest products or automobile diagnostic information,
please visit www.candointl.com for comprehensive and detailed help
services.